
South Korean police are seeking to arrest K-pop mogul Bang Si-Hyuk, chairman of BTS's agency HYBE, over alleged investor fraud. Authorities suspect Bang misled investors in 2019, leading to a private equity fund deal that may have netted him over $100 million. This development comes as BTS resumes its global tour, posing a significant PR challenge for HYBE.

South Korean police are seeking to arrest K-pop mogul Bang Si-Hyuk, chairman of BTS's agency HYBE, over alleged investor fraud. Authorities suspect Bang misled investors in 2019, leading to a private equity fund deal that may have netted him over $100 million. This development comes as BTS resumes its global tour, posing a significant PR challenge for HYBE. https://ift.tt/biFTcGM April 22, 2026 at 12:39AM